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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,430.56, 62,711.28 and 26,573.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,430.56, 62,711.28 and 26,573.76 is: 36,681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,430.56 : 62,711.28 = 26,573.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,430.56/62,711.28 = 26,573.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,430.56x = 62,711.28 × 26,573.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,430.56x = 1,666,474,504.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,474,504.01/45,430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,681.80

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